Author: Max Wade-Matthews
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This volume is a comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra, strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-Western instruments.
The Encyclopedia of Music
Author: Max Wade-Matthews
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This volume is a comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra, strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-Western instruments.
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This volume is a comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra, strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-Western instruments.
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Author: Colin Larkin
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857125958
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 4183
Book Description
This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857125958
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 4183
Book Description
This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.
The encyclopedia of music
Author: Max Wade-Matthews
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century
Author: Lol Henderson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135929467
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 801
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century is an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia of all aspects of music in various parts of the world during the 20th century. It covers the major musical styles--concert music, jazz, pop, rock, etc., and such key genres as opera, orchestral music, be-bop, blues, country, etc. Articles on individuals provide biographical information on their life and works, and explore the contribution each has made in the field. Illustrated and fully cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century also provides Suggested Listening and Further Reading information. A good first point of reference for students, librarians, and music scholars--as well as for the general reader.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135929467
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 801
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century is an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia of all aspects of music in various parts of the world during the 20th century. It covers the major musical styles--concert music, jazz, pop, rock, etc., and such key genres as opera, orchestral music, be-bop, blues, country, etc. Articles on individuals provide biographical information on their life and works, and explore the contribution each has made in the field. Illustrated and fully cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century also provides Suggested Listening and Further Reading information. A good first point of reference for students, librarians, and music scholars--as well as for the general reader.
Collins Encyclopedia of Music
Author: Jack Allan Westrup
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Music around the World [3 volumes]
Author: Andrew R. Martin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1385
Book Description
With entries on topics ranging from non-Western instruments to distinctive rhythms of music from various countries, this one-stop resource on global music also promotes appreciation of other countries and cultural groups. A perfect resource for students and music enthusiasts alike, this expansive three-volume set provides readers with multidisciplinary perspectives on the music of countries and ethnic groups from around the globe. Students will find Music around the World: A Global Encyclopedia accessible and useful in their research, not only for music history and music appreciation classes but also for geography, social studies, language studies, and anthropology. Additionally, general readers will find the books appealing and an invaluable general reference on world music. The volumes cover all world regions, including the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific, promoting a geographic understanding and appreciation of global music. Entries are arranged alphabetically. A preface explains the scope of the set as well as how to use the encyclopedia, followed by a brief history of traditional music and important current influences of music in each particular world region.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1385
Book Description
With entries on topics ranging from non-Western instruments to distinctive rhythms of music from various countries, this one-stop resource on global music also promotes appreciation of other countries and cultural groups. A perfect resource for students and music enthusiasts alike, this expansive three-volume set provides readers with multidisciplinary perspectives on the music of countries and ethnic groups from around the globe. Students will find Music around the World: A Global Encyclopedia accessible and useful in their research, not only for music history and music appreciation classes but also for geography, social studies, language studies, and anthropology. Additionally, general readers will find the books appealing and an invaluable general reference on world music. The volumes cover all world regions, including the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific, promoting a geographic understanding and appreciation of global music. Entries are arranged alphabetically. A preface explains the scope of the set as well as how to use the encyclopedia, followed by a brief history of traditional music and important current influences of music in each particular world region.
The Golden Encyclopedia of Music
Author: Norman Lloyd
Publisher: Western Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Contains index, cross references, glossaries and charts. A personal guide to the enjoyment and understanding of all aspects of music.
Publisher: Western Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Contains index, cross references, glossaries and charts. A personal guide to the enjoyment and understanding of all aspects of music.
The Norton/Grove Concise Encyclopedia of Music
Author: Stanley Sadie
Publisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN: 9780393037531
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 909
Book Description
Includes entries on composers, eras, and performers from all fields, definitions of musical terms and forms, and descriptions of musical instruments
Publisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN: 9780393037531
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 909
Book Description
Includes entries on composers, eras, and performers from all fields, definitions of musical terms and forms, and descriptions of musical instruments
The Encyclopedia of Country Music
Author: Paul Kingsbury
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195395638
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
Covers the important figures, trends, and forms of country music throughout its history--from the Carter Family of the 1920s to Taylor Swift and Keith Urban today.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195395638
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
Covers the important figures, trends, and forms of country music throughout its history--from the Carter Family of the 1920s to Taylor Swift and Keith Urban today.
Musical Masterworks
Author: David Ewen
Publisher: New York : Bonanza Books, [1967? c1954]
ISBN:
Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Alphabetical listing of composers, with citation of their better-known works, and a list of music on recordings.
Publisher: New York : Bonanza Books, [1967? c1954]
ISBN:
Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Alphabetical listing of composers, with citation of their better-known works, and a list of music on recordings.